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Taiwan Puts American-Made Abrams Tanks Into Service, Vows to Defend Sovereignty
The move is a key step in Taiwan’s military modernization, with the president urging troops to train for asymmetric warfare to deter Chinese aggression.
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CCP Unlikely to Annex Taiwan by Military Force in Near Future After Top Political Meeting, Analysts Say
Generals taken down at the Fourth Plenum will affect the regime’s military effectiveness, but a long-term goal to annex Taiwan remains unchanged, said analysts.
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5,000 Falun Gong Practitioners Gather for Grand Formation in Taiwan
The event takes place amid ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners by the Chinese Communist Party.
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Taiwan Indicts Former Airline Worker on Charges of Spying for China
The defendant allegedly tried to obtain confidential information from Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council.
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Chinese Spy Impersonated Epoch Times Reporter in Taiwan Plot: Prosecutors
The Chinese intelligence officer met a Taiwanese soldier through a dating app.
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CCP’s Official Military Newspaper Calls for War Preparation
The article comes ahead of key decisions on leadership roles, which are expected to reveal which faction is in control of the CCP and its military.
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Taiwanese President Pledges to Build ‘T-Dome’ Air Defense System Amid Growing China Threat
China should ’renounce the use of force or coercion to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait,' Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says.
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Assistant Secretary Nominee Says Taiwan Needs to Lift Defense Spending, Calls for Increased Sub Building
Taiwan needs to increase military spending, John Noh said, while also asserting that Indo-Pacific stability is essential to combat the ‘alarming’ rise of China.
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Senator Introduces Legislation to Deter China’s Aggression Against Taiwan
‘This legislation will ensure America is prepared to hit China where it hurts,’ Sen. James Risch said.
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Why Drones Are Center of Potential US–China Warfare
Scale and speed—not a perfect design—will decide drone warfare, pushing Washington to cut red tape and ship autonomous fleets by the thousands, analysts say.
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Taiwan President: Trump Deserves Nobel Prize If He Gets Xi to Rule Out Force Against Taiwan
The Chinese Communist Party considers Taiwan a breakaway province and says force is an option to seize the self-ruled democracy.
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Taiwan Wouldn’t Agree to 50-50 Chip Production Split With US: Negotiator Says
Taiwan’s world-leading chip industry is considered vital for self-defense and garnering international backing in the event of a potential Chinese invasion.
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Commerce Secretary Wants a ‘50-50’ Semiconductor Production Split Between US and Taiwan
Taiwan is currently holding trade talks with the United States, aiming to reach a deal that could ease the current 20 percent U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese exports.
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Russia’s Aid to Chinese Airborne Forces Could Accelerate Capabilities for Taiwan Invasion, Defense Institute Says
A UK security think tank analyzed leaked Russian documents.
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Former Beijing-Based Businessman Shares What He Witnessed in CCP’s Espionage, Infiltration Tactics in Taiwan
‘They’ll watch someone for months, find their weaknesses, and then recruit them with money, sex, or blackmail,’ Cheng Kaili said.
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Taiwan Convicts President’s Former Aide on Charge of Spying for China
Taiwan has faced a surge in espionage cases linked to China, which aims to erode the island’s democracy and gather intelligence on its military and technology.
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US Transportation Secretary Duffy Voices Support for Taiwan’s Participation in ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s triennial assembly is underway in Montreal.
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House Lawmakers Call for Taiwan’s Participation in ICAO
Because of Beijing’s objections, Taiwan has been barred from participating in the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Health Organization.
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If Chinese Regime Seizes Taiwan, It Could Trigger ‘Domino Effect,’ Taiwanese Minister Warns
‘Taiwan has irreplaceable strategic importance,’ the Taiwanese minister said.
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Taiwan Puts American-Made Abrams Tanks Into Service, Vows to Defend Sovereignty
The move is a key step in Taiwan’s military modernization, with the president urging troops to train for asymmetric warfare to deter Chinese aggression.
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CCP Unlikely to Annex Taiwan by Military Force in Near Future After Top Political Meeting, Analysts Say
Generals taken down at the Fourth Plenum will affect the regime’s military effectiveness, but a long-term goal to annex Taiwan remains unchanged, said analysts.
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5,000 Falun Gong Practitioners Gather for Grand Formation in Taiwan
The event takes place amid ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners by the Chinese Communist Party.
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Taiwan Indicts Former Airline Worker on Charges of Spying for China
The defendant allegedly tried to obtain confidential information from Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council.
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Chinese Spy Impersonated Epoch Times Reporter in Taiwan Plot: Prosecutors
The Chinese intelligence officer met a Taiwanese soldier through a dating app.
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CCP’s Official Military Newspaper Calls for War Preparation
The article comes ahead of key decisions on leadership roles, which are expected to reveal which faction is in control of the CCP and its military.
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Taiwanese President Pledges to Build ‘T-Dome’ Air Defense System Amid Growing China Threat
China should ’renounce the use of force or coercion to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait,' Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says.
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Assistant Secretary Nominee Says Taiwan Needs to Lift Defense Spending, Calls for Increased Sub Building
Taiwan needs to increase military spending, John Noh said, while also asserting that Indo-Pacific stability is essential to combat the ‘alarming’ rise of China.
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Senator Introduces Legislation to Deter China’s Aggression Against Taiwan
‘This legislation will ensure America is prepared to hit China where it hurts,’ Sen. James Risch said.
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Why Drones Are Center of Potential US–China Warfare
Scale and speed—not a perfect design—will decide drone warfare, pushing Washington to cut red tape and ship autonomous fleets by the thousands, analysts say.
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Taiwan President: Trump Deserves Nobel Prize If He Gets Xi to Rule Out Force Against Taiwan
The Chinese Communist Party considers Taiwan a breakaway province and says force is an option to seize the self-ruled democracy.
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Taiwan Wouldn’t Agree to 50-50 Chip Production Split With US: Negotiator Says
Taiwan’s world-leading chip industry is considered vital for self-defense and garnering international backing in the event of a potential Chinese invasion.
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Commerce Secretary Wants a ‘50-50’ Semiconductor Production Split Between US and Taiwan
Taiwan is currently holding trade talks with the United States, aiming to reach a deal that could ease the current 20 percent U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese exports.
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Russia’s Aid to Chinese Airborne Forces Could Accelerate Capabilities for Taiwan Invasion, Defense Institute Says
A UK security think tank analyzed leaked Russian documents.
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Former Beijing-Based Businessman Shares What He Witnessed in CCP’s Espionage, Infiltration Tactics in Taiwan
‘They’ll watch someone for months, find their weaknesses, and then recruit them with money, sex, or blackmail,’ Cheng Kaili said.
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Taiwan Convicts President’s Former Aide on Charge of Spying for China
Taiwan has faced a surge in espionage cases linked to China, which aims to erode the island’s democracy and gather intelligence on its military and technology.
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US Transportation Secretary Duffy Voices Support for Taiwan’s Participation in ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s triennial assembly is underway in Montreal.
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House Lawmakers Call for Taiwan’s Participation in ICAO
Because of Beijing’s objections, Taiwan has been barred from participating in the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Health Organization.
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If Chinese Regime Seizes Taiwan, It Could Trigger ‘Domino Effect,’ Taiwanese Minister Warns
‘Taiwan has irreplaceable strategic importance,’ the Taiwanese minister said.
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